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Position Paper
Position Paper Senate Bill No. 2322 or An Act Prohibiting the Imposition of Death Penalty in the Philippines
The Commission on Human Rights reiterates that certainty of punishment, and not severity thereof, serves more the purpose of addressing the atrocious commission of heinous crimes in the country. The need to review and strengthen further the five pillars of justice to ensure that justice is indeed served and served promptly. Proper implementation of the law cannot be overemphasized.
Position Paper
Position Paper
Position Paper
Position Paper
Press Release, Statements
Press Release, Statements
Press Release, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the recent killings of two transgender women. On 23 June 2025, Ali Macalintal, a transgender woman and former broadcaster, was gunned down at her workplace. On the same day, the lifeless body
Press Release, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights, Gabriela Alliance of Filipino Women and Sariaya opens women’s month with the theme “Kababaihan para sa Karapatan; Kababaihan para sa Makatarungang Lipunan.” They highlight the role of women in advocating for human rights rights of all
Press Release, Statements
QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) engaged Lumad leaders and representatives in a dialogue on Monday, 19 February 2018, concerning the welfare and grievances of Indigenous People (IPs) in Mindanao.
Press Release, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will celebrate its 36th Anniversary on 5 May 2023 with the theme, “Ibayong Sidhi sa Pagtataguyod ng Dignidad ng Tao,” which seeks to capture the Commission’s efforts to innovate and intensify its programs and
Press Statement, Statements
The rule of law rests on the four principles of accountability, just law, open government, accessible and impartial justice. Under the rule of law, all individuals, including the government are subject to the law and should be guided by its
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission is alarmed with the worsening cycle of violence in the country. The death of Barangay Councilor Roel Mabano is another count in the rising number of deaths that the Commission continues to decry. We are concerned that the